1998 Chrysler Town and Country: airbag warning light

Filed Mar 29, 2014 · Airbags · 121,000 miles · MI

The airbag light had been on for months and was on when I bought the car last november, 2013. So it had been on for an unknown period of time. The horn and cruise control stopped working after I blew the horn at someone who did not turn on green arrow in front of me. I am sure it was the clockspring which operates those three features. The dealer would not fix it at chrysler's cost because the VIN number was not part of the clockspring recall.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 118,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred when driving various speeds. Additionally, the horn and cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall associated with the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v480000 (air bags) however, the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 05/19/14 ma the consumer repaired the clockspring. The consumer stated the failures all occurred before 118,000. The vehicle needed to be repaired when it was purchased. Updated 06/04/2014

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Airbags · CA

My air bag light would come on and go off and now it just stays on and horn does not work, I just learned there was a recall on the clockspring part a few years ago but I just bought the car used in april of 2006 and a few months ago I just had a brake problem fixed because light came on and that cost over $400.00 which I had to open an account to pay for as I am on disability and could not afford that amount so I sure can't pay hundreds of dollars again for something that is a defect. So far have not taken in to be checked as did not know what problem was until I started searching the web, had asked others in prior month but no one knew what could be causing it and had no cash to take it in.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Airbags · KY

There has been a recall of the 1996-98 minivans for the clockspring failure. Dealer says that my van is not covered under this recall and chrysler's customer service center is of no help either. My 1998 t&c exhibits the exact same issues as the other minivans affected by this defective device (airbag light, cruise & horn not functional). The airbag and horn are safety devices and must be replaced/repaired. I have had to replace this part at my own expense. Why is my vehicle not covered under this recall? It has the same manufactured date, same issues, same defective part... I expect chrysler to pay for this repair ($233.94).

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · OH

Airbag light came on, horn and cruise control would not work. We had to have the clock spring replaced. Missed a recall by 5 days.

Filed Oct 17, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,853 miles · IL

Airbag light stays on. Horn doesn't work. Told by chrysler that the car is not among the cars recalled for clock spring failure.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Airbags · 76,000 miles · KS

After starting the vehicle air bag light would come on and would stay on the reminder of the time that vehicle operated. Dealership had been notified, but the problem had not been resolved.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · CT

While driving the vehicles air bag warning light illuminated and stayed on. Possible clock spring failure. Vehicle made in march 98, 2 weeks outside of recall limit.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Airbags · CA

The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer stated the clock spring needed to be replaced, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Electrical · FL

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the horn will operate intermittently and the air bag light comes on and the air bag could be inoperative in the event of a vehicle accident. Dealer notified ts

Filed Nov 10, 2002 · Airbags, Steering · 3,000 miles · VA

This vehicle had two clock spring failures with the air bag warning light staying on. The first occurred at 3000 miles. The second failure caused cruise control to cease working. With power steering complaint, the vibration and grumbling in the steering at slow speeds was a cause of concern. After the steering rack was replaced, and longer steering hoses placed on the vehicle, the vibration continued in the steering, although somewhat subdued. The steering pump flow control valve was worn. When the fluid reached operating temperatures, the vibration increased and became more noticeable when driving for several hours. The steering felt non-responsive going into turns at slow speeds. I ended up paying for the steering pump replacement, since the dealership didn't consider my complaint a fault with the pump, although the steering is 100% better with the unit replaced.---*dt. ------dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-------769523.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · IN

The airbag light kept coming on, took to dealer, couldn't find problem. Cruise control stopped working. Found out it was the clockspring. Had to replace it myself at a cost of $90.00, would have cost almost $400.00 to have dealer install.